sorry i am lazy to search but does that 'patents' an add on ? (like buying it then install it in the imac?)

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I don't think Apple patents add-ons, the Magic Trackpad is an exception though. They want you to buy a new product, thus they can also guarantee it is working.
But how exactly would one add-on a 3D display?

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I haven't seen any monitors in mass production that don't need glasses. Maybe after few years but not anytime soon. You will also need Blu-Ray to get the highest quality content and currently Apple doesn't really like it.

I highly doubt it. I'm surprised that 3D has really taken off at all. It's expensive, you have to have those stupid glasses, and while it's pretty cool, it's more just a gimmick. I enjoy movies just as much in 2D as 3D, but moreover, it's just not practical for a computer, unless apple goes full media-center for the iMac line. I just don't see that happening.

LOL at this. Hahaha, Apple won't even release blu-ray for macs for some strange reason they like there "super drives" (pathetic imo), why would they ever do 3D?

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its a simple blue ray would cost money for apple and drm is needed and drm leaves a big security hole even if microsoft says it doesn't , but microsoft said they had secure operating system with windows Me and vista too.. i certainly dont like the idea of everybody who likes to see what i play on my iMac or any Mac for that matter so every company knows my personal details from address up to my credit card details if i play a blue ray disc , because the disc and player have to phone home to make sure its legally obtained
drm no thank you http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_rights_management

and why would i want to watch 3d movies on the iMac , i'd buy a tv for that if i would find a reason for sitting in the living room with silly colored glasses and the majority does not buy iMac's to replace their telly , there are still a couple who really work on their Mac's , and a 3d display would be really useful for office dokuments and photoediting

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